Czech Republic Pays Tribute to Ronald Reagan

July 1, 2011

U.S. Ambassador Norman Eisen, former U.S. Secretary of State Condolleeza Rice and Prague 6 Mayor Marie Kousalíková at the street renaming ceremony.

The City of Prague paid tribute to Ronald Reagan with the unveiling of Ronald Reagan Street on July 1 in front of the U.S. Ambassador's residence. The street renaming ceremony was attended by the U.S. Ambassador Norman Eisen, together with former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice;  Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives; and former governor Pete Wilson of California.

The Czech Republic shares a personal connection to Ronald Reagan and the values and beliefs he embodied.  As staunch supporters of democracy, human rights, and freedom, the Czech Republic continues to demonstrate the impact of President Reagan's vision of democracy.  In celebration of Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday, an international conference entitled “Ronald Reagan: Inspired Freedom” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on June 30-July 1.

Watch the street naming ceremony and Condoleezza Rice's remarks at the conference (Czech TV)

On this occasion, the American Center displays some lesser-known pictures of Ronald Reagan and offers a unique glimpse into the life of this statesman, actor, husband, and father, until the end of July.